Following a birth injury, it is common to be concerned about the future of your child. While his or her health is most important, you must also consider other factors, including how much money it will cost to provide the proper level of treatment for as long as necessary.
The cost of providing medical care to an injured or ill infant can reach seven figures over the course of a lifetime. This doesn’t take into consideration the loss of income and other damages.
The good thing is this: help can be had. No matter what type of injury the infant suffers, there are medical treatments that can assist the child in living a better life. In some cases, an injury or illness can be completely cured.
Some of the most are related to:
— C-section errors
— Cerebral palsy
— Erb’s palsy
— Shoulder dystocia
— Brain injuries
— Injuries due to prolonged labor
In the most serious of situations, a birth injury can lead to the death of the child and/or mother.
There are times when medical professionals do everything they can to prevent an injury or illness, but are unable to do so. There are also instances in which somebody acts in a negligent manner, which causes the injury.
There is nothing worse than the thought of your child being injured at birth. Unfortunately, some people are faced with this circumstance. If you want to learn more about birth injuries, including your legal rights, read the many pages of our website dedicated to this subject.
